In the Lounge COMMITTED The Musical Unplugged Jerome Brooks
About This Show
Jazz Johnson is an aspiring Broadway Pianist in New York who is committed to playing music of all genres for his friends until he finds himself committed to the psych ward. His girlfriend knows that he is sexually fluid, but is not accepting. Everybody on the outside thinks that Jazz has it all because he comes from a good Christian family but after he is fired from the church he begins a bi-polar quest to empower himself by indulging in dominating sexual practices which forces him to deal with his sexuality as an alpha male who is treated like a stereotypical faggot. After being religiously scrutinized he ultimately tries to commit suicide which gets him COMMITTED to the Psychiatric Ward.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jerome Brooks, Jr. played Josh McKee in the film “Art=(Love)2.” He was last seen in Los Angeles on stage as the keyboardist for The Pullman Porters at the Taste Of Soul Festival. He just performed A Biography of 7 O’Clockwith the Mile Long Opera Company on the New York High Line. He was recently seen as Isaiah Johnson in Tumbleweed By Marcus Scott at Dixon Place. He originated the Time Machine in the Off-Off Broadway World Premiere of The Mad Mad Scientist Play at the 13th Street Repertory Theatre produced by The Gnome Haus. He was in the 1st Episode of “Power” Season 5 where he arranged Vocals and directed the Choir. He was the Musical Director for Bring It On at New York’s Black Spectrum Theatre. He was the Dueling Piano Player in Amazon’s ”Z: The Beginning Of Everything.” He released his second CD Titled MultiGenre Music By: Jerome available online everywhere & physically on CD Baby. He contributed arrangements for Off-Broadway’s Mother Courage and can be seen in the Commercial & on the cover of the Rock Band 3 Video Game Box as the Keyboardist. He wrote the Book, Music, & Lyrics for Committed The Musical which had Staged Readings at Emerging Artists Theatre & Musical Theatre Factory both Directed By Tonya Pinkins. He has a BFA in Musical Theatre/Piano Minor from Shenandoah Conservatory. He has performed as an artist at The Apollo, The Triad, The Lincoln Center, Iguana Club, Sugar Bar, Symphony Space, the AUDELCO Awards, and most recently a song from his Musical was performed at Joe’s Pub. He’s performed in Switzerland, Japan, Germany, Austria & Turkey. He’s the Youth Musician for Convent Ave. Baptist Church under The Harlem Opera’s Dr. Gregory Hopkins. For more info visit: www.youtube.com/Azeyol Follow on FaceBook: @JeromeBrooksMusicFans Twitter: @JeromeBrooksJr Instagram: @JeromeBrooksMusic FaceBook Musical: @CommittedMusical Instagram Musical: @CommittedMusical
Esjae is a native New Yorker hailing from the BRONX! He is a multi-hyphenate entertainer who has Toured with the European Company of “Hair” the musical, Supporting Vocalist for “Nick Jonas”, and Demi Lovato” and set to make his big screen debut in “Hal King” a movie musical.
Kevin Michael Kennedy has performed at The Public Theater, Goodspeed Opera House and the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium as a back-up vocalist for Diana Ross. He has appeared in numerous Commercials, TV shows and Film projects. Kevin is the founder of The K.M.K. Union Gospel Choir and is the Creator/Producer of the web series Cornerstone.
Dakari Brown is a recording artist who has been working with Jerome since 2009. He is also the featured soloist on the song “Strong” which was released on Jerome’s CD Titled MultiGenre Music available on itunes, amazon, spotify, pandora, etc. and physically.
Maurio Brown is a native of Charleston, SC. Some of his credits include; Paramount Parks performer. National tours; Junie B. Jones, buffalo solder, Taylor of Glouster and Jungle Book.
Heidi Crane was most recently seen in Rocktopia on Broadway last March. She hails from Chicago and has a Masters of Music in voice performance. In between auditioning and gigs, Heidi likes to travel with her husband, Drew.
Angela “Missy” Billups is a Gospel recording artist and (3) time award Winner of the New York Tri-state McDonald’s Gospel fest. In 2016 she was the recipient of the Black Women Rock Award and won “Gospel Song of The Year” at the Women’s Gospel Music Awards. She has made several appearances on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel, Atlanta Live, TBN and Live Performances on the “David Letterman Show.”
Emma Claye is an up and coming actress, singer, and songwriter based in New York City. Prior to moving to the city, Emma performed in the Maryland/DC area and released her first EP “Arts and Sciences”, a blend of original pop-soul and R&B songs. Since moving to New York she has been in several theatre and television productions and is currently writing new music and performing throughout the city. Instagram @thisisemmaj.
Aisha Phillip is excited to join the cast of Committed. In May 2018 she made her debut on stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center for the production of Dreamgirls as Deena Jones. She’s a Graduate of Howard University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Aisha has always had a passion for music and the arts. You can find her singing with her band or at open mics, churches, and special events all over Long Island and NYC. Instagram @Aisha__jayy!
Marlon P. Townsend is a Musician as well as a Talent Manager based out of Long Island NY. His expertise has allowed partnerships with a diverse gamut of artists throughout the years! He has toured the US, Canada, and is a NY State Certified EMT.
Bill Johnson received a BFA from Towson University in Theater Arts. He was a founding member of the American Theatre of Harlem. Bill has performed onstage in A Streetcar Named Desire, The Colored Museum, Streamers, Blues For Mr. Charlie, Succession, Godspell, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, and The Odd Couple. Bill recently Stage-managed B-Boy Blues, @uptownbill007
Friday, Jan 18, 2019 7:30pm
General Admission
$13.00 in advance
$15.00 at the door
45 minutes
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